I just sent e-mails out to my Reps. Here's what I had to say. I hope it got my point across.--Shannon


I would like to take a moment to ask for you to support the repeal of Initiative 713 by voting YES on SSB5831. This initiative was passed by the voters of this state only after they were lied to repeatedly by the Humane Society of the United States, the initiative's strongest supporter, as to the extent of the trapping ban. Since this initiative has passed, it has had nothing but negative ramifications for the people of Washington. From urban homeowners' lawns and playgrounds to the rural farmers' land and livestock, the trapping ban has been devastating. A band-aid proposal was brought before the Senate, and they saw it for what it was. It did nothing to address the problems in rural Washington, only those of the suburban areas of the state. The only fair solution to this complex problem is to repeal I-713 by supporting SSB5831. The voters of this state deserve to be treated fairly, equally, and truthfully. Please respond to this e-mail with your position on this legislation. Thank you for your time and service.

Robert S. Lee
Puyallup, WA